^ Even though you are tired afterwards (and you can feel super annoyed and stressed during the day), I kind of like those days were you are busy with something all day. I always feel pleasantly tired and satisfied after.

I haven't done much yet today. I woke up and I've been served wine and food. That's about it. Not that I'm complaining.

Slept in, cleaned up the mess in the kitchen from the party, had coffee and listened to some classical music, then went to the Berlin Cathedral for a concert with some Slovak opera singers. Yesterday I got a special invitation to this concert. The presidents of Slovakia and Germany were present. I get to experince a lot of cool things in this town.

But, we managed to have some fun anyway and my friends and I had a bit to drink.

We were of course checking on our friends in the evening and making sure they were all okay.

The day started with PAIN, then I got invited to an event I didn't feel like going to (luckily it got cancelled ) the pain got worse and I couldn't use my hand at the end of the night. Arthritis is a b*tch! It's just too busy right now before Christmas, too much work, too many people in the shops and restaurants. Take care of yourselves, people! Calm down and spend time with your families, friends or other people that mean a lot to you. Presents isn't the most important thing.

I've waited almost a year for this and today was finally our confirmation in the Catholic church. It was just so beautiful and powerful and even the young kids getting confirmed at the same time were amazed when the bishop suddenly walked up in front of them with the golden shepherd's crook and everything. They gasped and almost took a step backwards. (During the rehearsals they had been giggling and goofing around a bit. Now it got serious. )

Why we were not confirmed as children is a long a complicated story, but I'm glad I got to experience this as an adult, now that I know so much about church and the rituals and actually have an "adult faith". And we got to do it in a church and congregation that we love, the bishop is very sweet and kind and really explains things well. And we got to have our dear friends by our side again. It was just a happy, lovely day. Even a priest from another congregation that we know was there and came and congratulated us. Our own priest, who has been our teacher in theology class and did all the preparations for it, he was really happy and even gave us a gift. Everyone gets one from the church, but we got one from him personally.

My husband and I right after the ceremony.

With Father Pierre and our Patrons, Arnaud and Doris, who were also our wedding witnesses. They did smile and were very proud and happy, it's just that they both kind of have an average of 8 words and 2 facial expressions a week.

We could not take pictures during the service, so I have none of the bishop. The church will post photos later on.

If you are not that interested in church it might not seem like such a big deal, but it was still beautiful and people were really happy for each other.

@Kettenhund Congratulations on your confirmation. Beautiful pictures. I do agree that is better to experience faith as an adult-more maturity and a better understanding of spirituality (my opinion and personal testimony, of course). My best wishes for the two of you.

Today went to church during the morning and stayed home during the afternoon, which was the best choice since the weather turned out to be very rainy We've been experiencing heavy rains with strong winds lately. Overall had a relaxing Sunday.

_________________My heart is divided: Schneider is my first love but Richard took me by surprise. I am living a mental Honeymoon with both

Well I went to the doctor yesterday and I am off work for the rest of the week with laryngitis yet again . The doctor said if it's not better by Friday, she will refer me to an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist. She is concerned how frequently I get laryngitis and that it may lead to nodules on my vocal chords, which would require surgery. At least I know which local ENT is the best, that's one benefit of working at a hearing clinic